Hey Reader,

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In the past year or so, a lot of teams decided that “scrum is not for us”, whatever that means and quickly decide they are “more of a kanban team”. These are true words I’ve seen used all the time.

And what’s surprising? So many team coaches seem to be latching on this is and now everybody is rushing for more kanban courses and whatnot.

While it’s no secret that many teams feel disillusioned with Scrum and are eager to explore the benefits of Kanban, there’s a catch – Kanban is more than just a board; it's a strategic approach that requires attention to its values and principles for maximum effectiveness.

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When people get stuck into boards and post-its, yet again they will continue to feel like they can’t make progress towards more agility and effectiveness.

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I love Kanban but if you are considering using it with your teams, keep in mind Common Misconceptions about Kanban:

• Mistaking Kanban as a simple replacement for Scrum without understanding its underlying principles.
• Believing that implementing Kanban is a quick fix for all workflow issues, without considering the need for cultural and mindset shifts.

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Kanban is not an all or nothing approach, though. But if you want yo Kanban work for you, I've created a quick guide with 5 simple ideas for you to start hacking into your system for effectiveness.

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Now, if you're feeling like your recent foray into Kanban hasn't yielded the results you hoped for, it might be time to take a step back and start on the right foot.

Have you ever heard of STATIK? It's the key to using Kanban the right way and achieving the results you've been longing for.

And more importantly: if you constantly hear about systems thinking and don't get much of a clue of what it truly means, STATIK will help you understand it in practice.

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In the last two weeks I’ve published the exclusive mini-series on Kanban, where we delve deep into the principles, practices of Kanban, and the STATIK method that will transform the way you work. These aren't your average "how-to" guides; I'm challenging you to think beyond the obvious and uncover the true potential of Kanban for your teams.

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And mark your calendars for Thursday, when I'll be sharing where Kanban shines and the best places to use it.

Don't miss out!

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Looking for personalized support? Get coaching with me!

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the challenges your team is facing, struggling to navigate the complexities of your organization's culture and politics... you're not alone.

As someone with extensive experience from the trenches, I understand the unique obstacles teams encounter on their agile journey and yourself as their coach. I will say the quiet part out loud: it's sometimes lonely and overwhelming with pressure to perform as you coach agile teams.

I can bring you not only my expertise doing and coaching, but also an outsider's perspective. Our conversations can be unfiltered and we can dig deeper than you would in your current environment.

What happens in those coaching sessions?

You'll have the opportunity to bring forward the challenges you're facing and work together with me to develop strategies and solutions very specific to your style of coaching, the need of your team or project, and your context.

Whether you're looking to optimize your Kanban practices, overcome team communication issues, or grow your ability to influence others, 1:1 coaching is the space where I can help you.

If you are looking for support, reach out to me and let's discuss how can we get you out of this rut.

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Stay curious, stay agile!

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